Is it possible to automatically save Hotmail emails to IMAP mailbox?

Yes, it is possible to automatically save Hotmail emails to IMAP mailbox, and there are two practical ways to do it. The first method is using an email client. Programs like Thunderbird, Outlook, or Apple Mail allow you to add both your Hotmail account and your IMAP account at the same time. Once connected, you can configure rules or simply drag and drop folders so that new emails are copied or moved automatically to the IMAP server. This approach is free, reliable, and works continuously as long as the email client is running. The second method is to use an automated migration tool. Software such as the Aryson Hotmail Backup Tool can directly migrate Hotmail emails into an IMAP server without manual copying. You log in with your Hotmail account, select IMAP as the destination, and the tool handles the transfer automatically. It supports scheduled or repeated backups, which makes ongoing syncing easier. However, the free version limits the number of items per folder. For fully automated, unattended operation, the paid version or a similar tool is required.